Democrat overwhelmingly takes seat from GOP in Alabama amid IVF debate
Newsy
A Democrat easily won a once Republican-leaning district after making reproductive rights a central message in her campaign.
In the wake of an Alabama Supreme Court decision that affected access to in vitro fertilization treatments in the state, an Alabama Democrat overwhelmingly stunned her Republican opponent, taking a seat in the heavily GOP-leaning state's House of Representatives.
Marilyn Lands won with over 62% of the vote in the special election. She easily defeated Republican rival Teddy Powell, who had less than 38% of the vote.
Lands will soon represent the state's 10th House district, which covers the southern and western suburbs of Huntsville.
Republican David Cole previously held the seat. According to The Associated Press, Cole resigned from the seat after pleading guilty to voter fraud charges for using a fraudulent address to run in a district he did not live in.
In 2022, Cole defeated Lands by a 52-45 margin.
